How to change pushrods?
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From: Fairfax VA
How to change pushrods? I guess Im going ot yank the pushrods out and replace them because theyre probably bent. Ive never done this before, dont think ill have a problem, just never done it before. Is there any good install/fix it guides on how to do this?
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Re: How to change pushrods? 1) Remove coil packs
2) Remove valve covers
3) Remove rockers
4) Replace pushrods
5) Install and tighten rockers to 22 lb-ft
6) If you can, cycle the valve train and then check to 22 lb-ft again (look at unplugging the fuel injector wires so that you don't spray fuel into the cylinders when you do this)
7) Reinstall valve covers and coil packs
Maybe a two hour job tops. I have my head cam install photos on my website, look at JmX's install guide ( LS1HowTo.com as well. Just do the steps up to the push rod removal that makes sense.
2) Remove valve covers
3) Remove rockers
4) Replace pushrods
5) Install and tighten rockers to 22 lb-ft
6) If you can, cycle the valve train and then check to 22 lb-ft again (look at unplugging the fuel injector wires so that you don't spray fuel into the cylinders when you do this)
7) Reinstall valve covers and coil packs
Maybe a two hour job tops. I have my head cam install photos on my website, look at JmX's install guide ( LS1HowTo.com as well. Just do the steps up to the push rod removal that makes sense.
